based on novel or book,world war ii,childhood,home front,children in wartime

The Boys (1962)

Poster for The Boys

When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...

Cast & Crew

Director
Mikko Niskanen
  • Profile picture of Vesa-Matti Loiri
    Jaakko 'Jake' Hoikka Vesa-Matti Loiri
  • Profile picture of Liisa Nevalainen
    Jake's Mother Liisa Nevalainen
  • Profile picture of Kauko Helovirta
    Fritz Mayer Kauko Helovirta
  • Profile picture of Olavi Ahonen
    Pisa Olavi Ahonen
  • Profile picture of Tapio Hämäläinen
    Tapio Hämäläinen
  • Profile picture of Artturi Laakso
    Toikka Artturi Laakso
  • Profile picture of Pentti Saares
    Jake's Father Pentti Saares
  • Profile picture of Paavo Hukkinen
    Paavo Hukkinen

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • world war ii
  • childhood
  • home front
  • children in wartime